Did you know that some research suggests nearly 4 out of 10 U.S. adults without diabetes may have insulin resistance? Could you be one of them? Before you blame belly fat, weight gain or carb cravings on insulin resistance, it helps to figure out whether you actually have it. But
Insulin resistance is trending. Scroll through social media and you’ll see it blamed for everything from stubborn belly fat and cravings to difficulty losing weight. Beyond the online buzz, though, insulin resistance is a real metabolic issue linked with health conditions including prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, PCOS/PMOS and cardiovascular disease.
Fibermaxxing is the latest nutrition trend taking over social media. But is eating as much fiber as possible actually good for your health? As a registered dietitian, I’ve been encouraging clients to eat more fiber for years. Then suddenly, it had a catchy name: fibermaxxing. Unlike many viral nutrition trends, this one
Your glucose lab values are creeping up. Your weight feels harder to manage than it used to, and you are noticing more belly fat. Or maybe you have been told you are at risk for prediabetes but have not been given clear guidance on what actually helps. Chances are high
Your doctor tells you your blood sugar is a little high and you’re in the prediabetes range. This may come as a surprise, especially if you eat well, exercise regularly, and are not overweight. Many people assume blood sugar issues only happen with weight gain or high sugar intake, but
Are your joints feeling a little stiffer than they used to? Does it take longer to recover after exercise? Have you noticed that your energy levels aren’t quite the same? Many people assume these changes are simply a normal part of getting older. But researchers have found that an underlying
Have you noticed your body changing as you get older? Maybe you’re seeing a little more fat around your midsection and less muscle tone in your arms and legs. You may feel slightly weaker than you used to, or notice that your metabolism doesn’t feel quite the same. Many people
Protein is everywhere right now. Energy bars, drinks, cereal, yogurt, and even bread now carry “high protein” claims on the label. We tend to associate protein with strength, metabolism, weight control, and healthy aging. When we see “high protein,” we often assume the product is healthier. So do we really
When you think of psyllium (or maybe Metamucil), you might picture an orange drink your father took for constipation. But here’s the thing: psyllium is so much more than a bathroom aid. As a registered dietitian, I don’t toss around the phrase “favorite supplement” lightly, but psyllium has earned its
If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably heard the phrase “blood sugar spike.” You may have even noticed someone wearing a small white sensor on the back of their arm, scanning their phone after meals. At the same time, you might have been told you
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